Canada's Immigration Department Issues 291 Provincial Nominee Program Invitations via Express Entry in Late September
Current Draw Details
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates on September 29, 2025, issuing a total of 291 invitations to apply (ITAs).
Specific requirements for this draw included:
- Minimum CRS Score: 855 points
- Candidate Eligibility Cutoff: Must have created an Express Entry candidate profile before 1:25 a.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on April 8, 2025
September Draw Frequency and Categories
This was the seventh Express Entry draw conducted in September. Earlier in the month, the immigration department conducted the following draws:
- September 18: Trades category draw
- September 17: Education category draw
- September 15: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw
2025 Express Entry Overall Statistics
To date, IRCC has issued a cumulative total of 65,838 invitations to apply through the Express Entry system in 2025.
This year's Express Entry draws have primarily focused on the Provincial Nominee Program, with remaining invitations allocated to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, candidates with French-language proficiency, and those in Express Entry priority occupation categories.
Draw Frequency by Category
| Draw Category | Number of Draws |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 18 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 9 |
| French-language proficiency | 5 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trades | 1 |
Analysis of Invitations Issued by Category
In terms of invitations issued, French-language category and Canadian Experience Class have received the highest allocations:
| Draw Category | Total ITAs Issued |
|---|---|
| French-language proficiency | 25,500 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 20,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 7,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 6,947 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trades | 1,250 |
Policy Trend Analysis
The data reveals clear priorities in IRCC's 2025 Express Entry draws:
- French-language proficiency candidates received the most invitations, reflecting Canada's continued demand for bilingual talent
- Canadian Experience Class candidates followed closely, demonstrating the importance of local work experience
- Healthcare and social services sector received substantial allocations as a priority occupation
- Provincial Nominee Program, despite having the most draws (18), had relatively fewer invitations per draw
The high score requirement (855 points) for this PNP draw indicates that candidates with provincial nominations have a significant competitive advantage in the Express Entry system, as provincial nominations add 600 points to a candidate's CRS score.
Note: The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based system used by Express Entry to assess and rank candidates. Scoring criteria include age, education, work experience, language ability, and other factors.
Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| Sept 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| Sept 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| Sept 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| Sept 4 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| Sept 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| Sept 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 26 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
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